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I doubt we will see LRT unless injuries lead to him being needed this year - much like ROK. A sad way for two dual premiership players (who ever thought we'd be able to say that about swans players) to bow out, but that's footy in the current era, where sentimentality isn't even on the radar.

I know however, if either get the call, they'll show just why they have been such stars (in very different ways for us) one last time. I would of loved to see ROK hit 300 games, but father time catches up with all (as I think it is with Goodesy - although he is still showing moments of his customary brilliance).

Yes it's looking like we will see a changing of the guard at he end of the year. Likely departures to be ROK, LRT and Goodsey. Lockyer and Walsh might be in danger of losing their positions, that makes five + departures. That will leave some space for a couple of rookie elevations.

with Rampe and Laidler really settling in last year and this year you could argue the Swans maybe reluctant to let Shaw play on in 2015 and 33yrs of age........especially with Macca being able to play on the HBF and or Rohan being groomed on the HBF and Zak Jones looking likely and Harry Cunningham able to play that role also

23. Jones
24. Rohan
25. Membrey
26. Nanny
27. TD
28. BJ
29. Alir
30. Towers?? they may keep Dean if Rohan becomes a true HBF and Membrey stays otherwise Goodes may stay for one more year on peanuts ??
31. Marsh - still has alot of upside for midfield and can play HBF as well as any emerging players on the list plus we need the depth midfield for 2015
32. Hewitt
33. X
34. AJ
35. Heeney - Draft
36. Draft
37. Draft
38. Draft??

Rookie

39. P.Mitchell
40. A.Davis - Rookie Draft as I dont believe he will go in the draft due to some serious KPPs ahead of him
41. Robinson - only turning 20 this July so another year on the Rookie list could work still
42. Perris
43. J.Steele ?
44. another project player for backline?

with Rampe and Laidler really settling in last year and this year you could argue the Swans maybe reluctant to let Shaw play on in 2015 and 33yrs of age........especially with Macca being able to play on the HBF and or Rohan being groomed on the HBF and Zak Jones looking likely and Harry Cunningham able to play that role also

I think that Shaw has another year in him but they might be hesitant to extend his contract given that Teddy, Malcho and Reg are coming to the ends of their careers. It would be too unsettling for the four of them to leave in the space of a couple of years.

it could be a little unsettling but it has been a strong succession with Macca and Jack Captains
Harry, BJ and Lloyd given game time and looking likely contenders for the 22 in the future
ROK and LRT have not featured much
Goodes missing 8 games or so this season along with Tippett injured alot in 2014
Shaw though being very dominant this season after his first few games
McGlynn becoming a heart and soul player in 2014 and setting the tone in pre season for all to follow

There is still a tonne of leadership in the middle and either end of the field

not forgetting we have had some very significant leaders/characters leave the Swans over the last 5 years or so and we have continued to move forward in our stride but fair point 4 significant players in one season could hurt

not forgetting we have had some very significant leaders/characters leave the Swans over the last 5 years or so and we have continued to move forward in our stride but fair point 4 significant players in one season could hurt